telescopic

[ tel-uh-skop-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a telescope.
2. capable of magnifying distant objects:

   a telescopic lens.

3. obtained by means of a telescope:

   a telescopic view of the moon.

4. seen by a telescope; visible only through a telescope.
5. capable of viewing objects from a distance; farseeing:

   a telescopic eye.

6. consisting of parts that slide one within another like the tubes of a jointed telescope and are thus capable of being extended or shortened.

telescopic

/ ˌtɛlɪˈskɒpɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to a telescope
2. seen through or obtained by means of a telescope
3. visible only with the aid of a telescope
4. able to see far
5. having or consisting of parts that telescope

   a telescopic umbrella

Derived Forms

• ˌteleˈscopically, adverb

Other Words From

• tele·scopi·cal·ly adverb
• nontel·e·scopic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of telescopic¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; telescope + -ic

Example Sentences

The compound bow features mechanical pulleys, telescopic sights and release aids to assist accuracy.

From BBC

Ahlgren used a telescopic crane to bring the overhead perspective into focus.

From Los Angeles Times

The engineer, from Beckenham in south-east London, was left trapped underneath the telescopic urinal, which dropped on him while he was working on the device, last February's inquest was told.

From BBC

These satellites are now increasingly obstructing telescopic space exploration, both on the ground and in space.

From Salon

Scientists had hoped the probe would follow up on hints from telescopic surveys of an active plume erupting from Europa into space.

From Science Magazine

Related Words

• far
• far-flung
• far-off
• inaccessible
• isolated
• obscure
• remote
• removed
• secluded